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Partners in Policymaking
Registration now open!
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FFY2022 Annual Report
Check out our FFY2022 Report!
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On the Outside
The WV Developmental Disabilities Council is proud to offer "On the Outside" in Kindle format. This books looks at two decads of deinstitutionalization in West Virginia through the eyes of people with developmental disabilities. Edited by Julie Pratt.
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness month by joining a webinar to learn about the WVABLE program.
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New SRV Training
Jo Massarelli will lead a 4 part series to provide a brief introduction to social role valorization.
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New Training Opportunity: "The Power of Roles"
The WV DD Council hosts a new training with Darcy Elks, M.A.
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Grant Funding
The Council is making up to $75,000 available for new projects to support State Plan objectives.
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Designated Stipends Available
Funds are to be used to assist with actual expenses incurred (registration fees, lodging, travel, food, child care, personal assistance services) for eligible individuals.
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A Parent's Advocacy Guide to Special Education
Parents, do you need a companion guide to WV Department of Education Policy 2419?
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Accepting comments on Draft Five-Year State Plan
The Council will accept comments on its proposed Five Year Plan until the end of business, July 12, 2021. Email to dhhrwvddc@wv.gov or mail to 110 Stockton St., Charleston, WV 25387
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Grant Funding Available
The Council is releasing a Call for Investments for grant proposals for the period of October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022.
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Next Partners in Policy Making Class forming now!

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Now-Accepting-Membership-Applications!
The Council is looking for new Members. Applications are due by March 31st.
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New Virtual Training!
The Council is offering a new virtual training, Medical Safeguarding Every Day, and In Time of Pandemic. Please click Learn More for more information.
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Now Accepting Grant Applications
The Council is now accepting applications for new demonstration projects to begin January 1, 2021. Applications are due October 1st!
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